Category Breakdown
HMD Key
Lenovo K860
Performance
52.448.5
Camera
39.619.1
Display
69.256.5
Battery
28.120.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
47.929.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.523.4
Summary
- The HMD Key features a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 576 x 1280 pixels, while the Lenovo K860 has a smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the HMD Key is powered by a Unisoc SC9832E chipset with 2GB of RAM, whereas the Lenovo K860 utilizes an Exynos 4412 Quad with 8GB of RAM, providing superior multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the K860 supports 1080p video recording, unlike the HMD Key.
- The HMD Key has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the K860's 2250 mAh, offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the HMD Key runs on Android 14 (Go edition), while the K860 operates on the much older Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
- Build quality is similar in weight, with the HMD Key being slightly heavier at 185.4g versus the K860's 193.5g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Key
Lenovo K860
General
Release Date
2025, January 02
2012
Announced
2025, January 02
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Lenovo IdeaPhone K860
Display
Size
6.52"
5"
Type
IPS LCD, 460 nits (peak)
IPS LCD
Resolution
576 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
576
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9832E
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-820MP1
Mali-400MP4
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, (wide), AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
2250 mAh
Battery Details
4000 mAh
Removable Li-Ion 2250 mAh battery
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
166.4 x 76.9 x 9 mm (6.55 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
143.5 x 74.4 x 9.6 mm (5.65 x 2.93 x 0.38 in)
Weight
185.4 g
193.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

